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Duchat Family History

Duchat Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ducat, Dunham, Lucht, Duch, Dechant, Duca, Lachat, Buchan, Duchon

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Where is the Duchat family from?

You can see how Duchat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Duchat families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Duchat family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Duchat's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Duchat families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Duchat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Duchat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Duchat. For the veterans among your Duchat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchat lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Duchat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Duchat in 1978 was 66, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duchat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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